An ice storm rolled through parts of Oregon on Wednesday, December 14, and was still crippling areas on Thursday.Large swathes of Eugene, Oregon, were coated in ice, knocking down power lines and tree limbs, according to reports. Officials encouraged people to stay home and off the roads.
The cold was expected to continue through the weekend with significant melting not expected until Monday.
This video catches the moment a tree branch falls under the weight of the ice as an unsuspecting man walks by. Credit: Instagram/Scott Hirschhorn via Storyful